Heated Conversation Threads

Heated Conversation Threads Do not hit send until you are absolutely positive that the comment you are posting or emailing is above reproach! It is all too often that I find myself grimacing as Iperuse aconversation thread that suddenly takes a turn for the worse and becomes an emotionally heated, antagonistic dialogue. With the advent of social media there is a strong likelihood that one single conversation thread couldbeviewed bythousands and potentially millions of people. Anyindividual that posts an emotionally fuelled, derogatory comment with intent to damage a reputation is more apt to damage their own credibility. It most certainlydemonstrates alack ofrestraint, diplomacy, tact and respect. This lack of professionalism could easilyinfluence the powers thatbe and eliminateyouforconsiderationin future career opportunities. The detailsregarding the comments may notbe easily recalled but the negative impact to your brand will have been established. It is human nature to be much more highly influenced by that which is bad than that which is good. Consider the news as an example. If it was allgood news you wouldnt tune in. Your best recall will be associated withthe most horrific of events and good news stories will be easily forgotten or at the least,difficult to recall. AReal Estateagent understands the impact of curb appeal when selling a home for this very reason. The house may be beautiful inside but walking inside with a negative first impressionis usually a sure signthatno offer will be secured. Your personal brand is your real estate and presenting a positive, professionalimpression must be a conscious effort at all times.If you are enduring a particularly difficult or stressful day, stay offline. One nasty comment posted on a bad day could result in a lost opportunity. At no time is it acceptable to take a personal fight public,whichfor many wasa lesson introduced at a very young age when we heard the following:If you dont have anything good to say, dont say anything at all and The less said the better. If that was ignored the next unacceptableandequallyuncomfortable dialogue scenario isflogging or beating a dead horse, despite the fact that most children heard the following:Let it go! Stop now! Thats enough! Drop it! Walk away. Whether you enter into a thread of conversation in an offensive or defensive nature, the negative impact is consistent ifthe comments areemotionally heated, negative, insulting, rude,harassing, repetitiveor downright hurtful. So the best adviceto avoid heated conversations at all times are as follows: Give them the benefit of the doubt. Take the high road. Turn the other cheek.